Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
burst
verb
/bərst/
Definition
To break suddenly and violently apart, often with a loud sound.
Examples
- She had to burst the balloon because it was too full.
- The dam could burst under heavy rainfall.
- When he told the joke, everyone burst into laughter.
Meaning
The act of breaking open or blowing apart with force.
Synonyms
- explode
- break
- shatter
- rupture
- pop
